Climate Insights for Caranacoa
Puerto Colombia, Guainía, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in Caranacoa is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 2,877 mm of precipitation falls per year. Caranacoa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Caranacoa sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Caranacoa is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 113.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Caranacoa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Caranacoa sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Caranacoa has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Caranacoa has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 17°F range. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 71°F and an average of 76°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Caranacoa is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,877 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 240 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 404 mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 112 mm. That's 292 mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Caranacoa is a very wet location, receiving approximately 113.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9.4 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 15.9 in of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 4.4 in. That's 11.5 in less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Caranacoa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Caranacoa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Caranacoa based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Caranacoa based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.